RNAO reminds provincial government to live up to its commitments to RNs and Ontarians

TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Ontario's registered nurses have a
message for the provincial government as it considers what to include
in a spring budget: don't forget about your commitment to RNs and the
people who rely on the health system.

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) will appear before
an all-party finance committee this Thursday (January 16) at Queen's
Park.

The top professional body that represents registered nurses across the
province will press the government on the need to add more registered
nurses, fulfil its commitments to improve access to care and reduce
poverty.

What: RNAO will present its budget recommendations to the Standing
Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

Where: Committee Room 15, Main legislative building, Queen's Park.

When: 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2014

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional
association representing registered nurses in Ontario. Since 1925, RNAO
has advocated for healthy public policy, promoted excellence in nursing
practice, increased nurses' contribution to shaping the health-care
system, and influenced decisions that affect nurses and the public they
serve.

SOURCE Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

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For a copy of RNAO's budget submission or to arrange an interview with an RN, please contact: